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Today's witnesses. Keenan is the Minister for why we didn't hear anything out of the Government for two years.
#RobodebtRC
#RobodebtRC
We're about to get started for the day. Here is the stream to follow proceedings:
#RobodebtRC
robodebt.royalcommission.gov.au
#RobodebtRC
robodebt.royalcommission.gov.au
THREAD: @AusUnemployment at today's #PovertyInquiry
First, @CatherineCaine reminds the government: "when you were in Opposition, many of your members, including the current PM, made clear...statements about the inadequacy of income support & the need to increase it immediately"
First, @CatherineCaine reminds the government: "when you were in Opposition, many of your members, including the current PM, made clear...statements about the inadequacy of income support & the need to increase it immediately"
Next, AUWU member Lee-Anne: "Long gone are the days when [Job Service providers] would do anything to assist"
"I still cannot scrape together just a couple of hundred dollars to access training I would dearly love to do" #PovertyInquiry
"I still cannot scrape together just a couple of hundred dollars to access training I would dearly love to do" #PovertyInquiry
Andrew, another AUWU member: "I am buying my medication on AfterPay." #PovertyInquiry
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Christopher Birrer will be dealt with in a later week. The witness list will proceed today as outlined.
Looking for why advice wasn't progressed to the Australian Government Solicitor.
#RobodebtRC
Looking for why advice wasn't progressed to the Australian Government Solicitor.
#RobodebtRC
The Royal Commission is now in session. Please be seated for the stream. Or not, I'm not the boss of you.
#RobodebtRC
robodebt.royalcommission.gov.au
#RobodebtRC
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Back from lunch.
We've got National Council for Single Mothers and their Children represented by @AradiaSayner and @Terese_NCSMC
@Foodbank_SA represented by Sarah Davies
@JFAPurpleOrange represented by Cathy Cochrane, Elizabeth Farrant and Tracey Wallace.
We've got National Council for Single Mothers and their Children represented by @AradiaSayner and @Terese_NCSMC
@Foodbank_SA represented by Sarah Davies
@JFAPurpleOrange represented by Cathy Cochrane, Elizabeth Farrant and Tracey Wallace.
@AradiaSayner @Terese_NCSMC @Foodbank_SA @JFAPurpleOrange “37% of single-mother families live in poverty. 42% in a sole parent family are in poverty. It is gendered.” – @Terese_NCSMC #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
@AradiaSayner @Terese_NCSMC @Foodbank_SA @JFAPurpleOrange “Half a million women who fled gendered violence now live in poverty. The choice is safety or poverty. 90,000 people wanted to leave but couldn't because of money. 10,000 a year leave and return for financial reasons.” – @Terese_NCSMC #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
Now we're going to hear more from real experts.
People actually experiencing poverty will give statements, followed by Lisa Courtney from the Murray Mallee GP Network.
Thank you and solidarity to all sharing their expertise ❤️✊ #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
People actually experiencing poverty will give statements, followed by Lisa Courtney from the Murray Mallee GP Network.
Thank you and solidarity to all sharing their expertise ❤️✊ #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
First up, Jennifer.
“I have been living on Centrelink most ofmy life. It started because my partner left and I was left to raise children on my own. Back then it was supportable to rent and feed my children. It was a struggle but doable.” #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
“I have been living on Centrelink most ofmy life. It started because my partner left and I was left to raise children on my own. Back then it was supportable to rent and feed my children. It was a struggle but doable.” #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
“Indexation to payments has not kept up for anybody. I became the victim of homelessness because and it was legal. My landlord just decided. I had nowhere to go and an 8 year old. I took him on 'holiday' and he didn't know we were homeless.” – Jennifer #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
Morning! Time for another #PovertyInquiry hearing, this time in Murray Bridge SA. You can listen here: aph.gov.au/Watch_Read_Lis…
We're again overstretched – follow #RobodebtRC updates via @maximumcuddles, @DarrenODonovan, @SquigglyRick and everyone on the @not_my_debt list. #BTPM
We're again overstretched – follow #RobodebtRC updates via @maximumcuddles, @DarrenODonovan, @SquigglyRick and everyone on the @not_my_debt list. #BTPM
@maximumcuddles @DarrenODonovan @SquigglyRick @not_my_debt First up this morning: @RossWomersley for @SACOSS and Sara and Janet for @AntiPovertyN_SA
@maximumcuddles @DarrenODonovan @SquigglyRick @not_my_debt @RossWomersley @SACOSS @AntiPovertyN_SA "The issues in Murray Bridge aren't different to those in other regional towns. These have been prevalent for a long period of time. We should recognise the resilience and capacity of communities to work together on these issues." – @RossWomersley #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
Now up we have @antipovertyqld, @yfslogan and @ma_queensland
Opening with a statement from Anti-Poverty Network.
They are making the point about the deaths caused by state violence through the welfare system. Good to hear someone name the reality ✊
#PovertyInquiry #BTPM
Opening with a statement from Anti-Poverty Network.
They are making the point about the deaths caused by state violence through the welfare system. Good to hear someone name the reality ✊
#PovertyInquiry #BTPM
@antipovertyqld @YFSlogan @ma_queensland "Continuing with the status quo is unacceptable." – @antipovertyqld
#PovertyInquiry #BTPM
#PovertyInquiry #BTPM
@antipovertyqld @YFSlogan @ma_queensland "People from CALD backgrounds are disproportionately represented among people in poverty." – @ma_queensland
They're describing particular barriers to access support and employment due to visa categories and other issues specifically affecting migrants.
#PovertyInquiry #BTPM
They're describing particular barriers to access support and employment due to visa categories and other issues specifically affecting migrants.
#PovertyInquiry #BTPM
We're kicking off with the #PovertyInquiry hearing 🧵👇 #BTPM
1st session will hear from @QCOSS_, @BasicRightsQld and Zig Zag Young Women's Research Centre.
The #ParentsNEXT inquiry doesn't start til 11:30 AEDT, there was an error on the @Aust_Parliament website for that one.
1st session will hear from @QCOSS_, @BasicRightsQld and Zig Zag Young Women's Research Centre.
The #ParentsNEXT inquiry doesn't start til 11:30 AEDT, there was an error on the @Aust_Parliament website for that one.
@QCOSS_ @BasicRightsQld @Aust_Parliament From @QCOSS_: Low income households spend more on fuel, food, housing, electricity and water than households with higher incomes.
Median rent in Brisbane has increased by 13% and fuel by 17%.
Income support payments have increased 4% due to indexation. #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
Median rent in Brisbane has increased by 13% and fuel by 17%.
Income support payments have increased 4% due to indexation. #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
@QCOSS_ @BasicRightsQld @Aust_Parliament A @QCOSS_ survey found that poor mental health, stigma and shame are stopping people from seeking support.
Well there's a LOT going on today.
Hearings for the #ParentsNext inquiry at 8:30am AEDT, #PovertyInquiry from 9am AEDT, #WorkAndCare from 10am AEDT & #RobodebtRC from 11am AEDT.
More details below & a link to follow livestream for the first 3 here: aph.gov.au/Watch_Read_Lis…
Hearings for the #ParentsNext inquiry at 8:30am AEDT, #PovertyInquiry from 9am AEDT, #WorkAndCare from 10am AEDT & #RobodebtRC from 11am AEDT.
More details below & a link to follow livestream for the first 3 here: aph.gov.au/Watch_Read_Lis…
The #RobodebtRC livestream will kick off here in a few hours: robodebt.royalcommission.gov.au
Some folks to follow are @not_my_debt, @maximumcuddles, @SquigglyRick and
@DarrenODonovan.
Plus Not My Debt made this fantastic list to make following the RC easy: twitter.com/i/lists/158731…
Some folks to follow are @not_my_debt, @maximumcuddles, @SquigglyRick and
@DarrenODonovan.
Plus Not My Debt made this fantastic list to make following the RC easy: twitter.com/i/lists/158731…
@not_my_debt @maximumcuddles @SquigglyRick @DarrenODonovan The #ParentsNEXT inquiry is actually a sub-inquiry of the Workforce Australia inquiry led by @JulianHillMP & @BroadbentMP.
They currently seem to be behind schedule or the time on the parliament website is wrong!
You can read more about the inquiry here: aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_…
They currently seem to be behind schedule or the time on the parliament website is wrong!
You can read more about the inquiry here: aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_…
